Paychecks take a hit when brokers skim loads, so you need direct-booking strategies and tight negotiation skills...
Month: August 2025
It’s your responsibility to perform a thorough pre-trip inspection because skipping checks can cause deadly failures and...
With long hours on the road, you rely on truck stop food more than you think; some...
It’s vital that you keep a curated stash of snacks in your cab to maintain energy, focus,...
Overlooking FMCSR basics can put your safety, license, and income at stake; knowing hours-of-service, vehicle maintenance, and...
Palimpsest of static and handle-banter, the CB era taught you how drivers exchanged route tips, weather warnings,...
Most of the time you can spot a shady freight broker in seconds by trusting quick checks:...
Many drivers lose pay while waiting at docks, but you can change that: learn to document detention,...
This quick checklist helps you instantly decide if a load is worth hauling: verify equipment fit, weight,...
Perniciously, one tiny logging habit can knock you out of compliance without your knowledge, leaving you vulnerable...
Zephyrus winds and flash floods can transform a routine shipment into a hazardous delay, so I analyze...
Pay close attention: if you accept this rate, you could be losing thousands a year because small...
Many drivers underestimate how a single mistake under the Hours of Service rule can quietly trigger a...
Warning: You’re not unlucky — carriers use a deliberate business model designed to pay you less, from...
Most truck drivers, including you, can increase your per-mile pay by combining smarter lane selection, skill upgrades...